REC-001291

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0 Toyota LEXUS

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited

Recall date: 19 December 2016

Defect

Lexus NX vehicles are equipped with a brake hold function which keeps the brake applied after the vehicle comes to a complete stop. Under certain conditions, the system is designed to deactivate the brake hold function, warn the driver and automatically set the parking brake.

Hazard

Due to improper programming, there is a possibility that the parking brake may not automatically apply when the system is deactivated by certain conditions. If this occurs, the vehicle could move forward, increasing the risk of an collision.

Remedy

Involved Lexus Owner's will be contacted by mail at their last known address, inviting them to make an appointment with their preferred Lexus Dealer to have the recall carried out free of charge.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-001291